Let me start by saying I'm sorry about my name matching my topic tonight. It seems a little obnoxious. Anyway,I was in whole foods last week and saw these. I was a bit skeptical at first because I hate buying already crushed tomatoes. I made a quick sauce and put it on some chix parm tonight and it was incredible. I tried them right out of the can and they were beyond sweet and fresh. I read that this is the first year of production and they are grown in Williamstown. They are canned without citric acid. I am going to stock up and make some pies this weekend. These tomatoes and some local Biazzo whole milk mozzarella will make a local pie New Jerseyans can be proud of. I'll be sure to take some pictures. Has anyone else tried these and liked them as much as I do or are my tastebuds deceiving me?

I get a brand called Vita Sana from Whole Foods which are the best I've ever had. I have never seen canned Jersey tomatoes... sounds like it would be worth a try as well.... can you state the name thats on the label. Thanks

I got them at the whole foods in west orange so I would check the closest whole foods. The article also said that they were being sold at super foodtown, so i would try them as well. I'm not sure how many you have down south but read over the article in the link above again and see what else it says. good luck.

I was at Whole Foods today to pick up some more Jersey Fresh Tomatoes and I noticed that the company started adding basil to the cans. Usually I add the fresh basil myself and let them sit a few days in the fridge before I put them on the pie. Has anyone tried the ones with Basil yet? I bought four cans. Two bucks a piece. I can't wait to make some pies!!

I have tried the redpack with basil and liked them. I am in Jersey, Northern Bergen County where can I get these Bad Boys? Whole foods in Ridgewood? Super food town Ramsey? Where are you located Jersey pride? So the label says Jersey Fresh? could you put up a pic of a can?Thanks for the tipJohn in Jersey

I have tried the redpack with basil and liked them. I am in Jersey, Northern Bergen County where can I get these Bad Boys? Whole foods in Ridgewood? Super food town Ramsey? Where are you located Jersey pride? So the label says Jersey Fresh? could you put up a pic of a can?Thanks for the tipJohn in Jersey

I picked them up at the Whole Foods in West Orange. I'm in Montclair. I was upset to see that someone didn't like these tomatoes. I'll have to question my pallet now.

Dont worry Jersey still rocks> I know the 6-1s well so i will give you a real rookie opinion Its probably a Yankees red sox thing eh scott?? Just kidding, Scott has fantastic knowledge has consulted with the best, and probably tried stuff/tomatoes we may never taste right scott?

You are too nice JC!! I don't think they are nearly as good as the 6 in 1's (which aren't even my favorite), but I am always excited to try new brands. I am glad I did! They certainly aren't horrible, that's for sure. Do you guys that like the jersey fresh tomatoes have access to Pastene? They make a similar product to the Jersey fresh called Kitchen Ready that I also like better. At least around here (boston) they are aREALLY cheap and in every grocery store.

Boston/NY thing? Let me just say 18-1 and hopefully that will ring a bell, lol. Yeah Scott. We have Pastene down here. Pastene is also packaging San Marzanos now, any luck with them? Besides the Jersey Fresh I've been using the Vantia San Marzanos lately which are ridiculously good, especially since I found them for two bucks a can. I'll let you know what happens with the pastene. Thanks for the advice.

It rings a bell... ouch. I do like the pastene san marzanos. They have a nice fresh taste, almost like a cross between a typical italian flavor and a california flavor, but they are probably not going to beat your Vantias. The pastene kitchen ready is very different, very similar to a 6 in 1, but not quite as good. They are cheap and available without shipping, though, which is nice.

I grew up adjacent to Williamstown in NJ where Jersey Fresh Crushed Tomatoes are packed. Nostalgia led me to get half a dozen cans shipped to me where I live in Oregon. Ordered them off of gourmetlibrary.com . They're awesome, if you can find them, buy as many as you can carry!

The "Jersey Fresh" brand of crushed tomatoes is simply fantastic! Having moved from the Hammonton area (Southern NJ - Blueberry Capital of the World!) after living in NJ for 47 years...my whole life - I'm glad to have this reminder of "home". We moved from NJ to Fort Myers, Florida because of my health issues. In NJ, I had been on heavy duty prescription medications for just over 7 years and the Fibromyalgia was so bad that, in the winter, I would spend days on end in bed or having to use my walker or cane to get around. It seriously impacted my ability to cook the way I had become accustomed to as well. I was unable to spend as much time on my feet without having so much pain. Now that I'm in the warmer, south western area of Florida, my pain level is nearly non-existent. No more pain med's except advil in the morning! So, for the holidays, I was able to use some pizza dough to make some "Cheesesteak Stromboli's" with fried onions & bring them with us to Aunt Theresa's as an appetizer. Needless to say, they were one of the 1st items to go before dinner was served. But back to the "Jersey Fresh"...

Thank goodness I have family coming to visit next month (March) & they're bringing me another case of it!! We are down to our last 2 cans after the gravy I made today for the ravioli's! Started off with a lil olive oil, garlic, onions, oregano & basil in the bottom of the pan, heated it up until the onions were clear and soft, added 2 cans of the "Jersey Fresh" crushed tomatoes, a lil sea salt & 2 tablespoons of sugar and let it simmer on low for about an hour. Tastes like what I had as a little girl at my grandparents every Sunday! I also use this brand of crushed tomatoes when making chicken Parm, baked macaroni or the chicken pieces with crushed tomatoes, onions, some spices including Sazon and put it all over white rice...yummy!!

Anyway...just wanted to tell you I agree....one of the best brands in a LONG time!! I hope they continue to make it....makes Florida feel like home!

I recently picked up a few cans of Sclafani crushed tomatoes which are from Williamstown NJ. Are these the same ones you're talking about? I have not tried them yet. I am not sold on any brand yet and I'm looking for that go to tomato. John..I think you have had the Sclafani tomatoes , which do u prefer?

I don't have access to Jersey Fresh, they are not sold where I live, however, a very well known name in NYC pizza circles tried Jersey Fresh and Sclafani side by side for me and his opion was that the Sclafani's were better. They could both be from the same canner and harvest, might be slightly different consistency, no body knows! If you like them, buy them. Another very good brand of canned Jersey grown tomatoes is La Fede. I just recently tried them, they are sold in my area through Shop-Rite Markets. Seems as though Jersey tomatoes rank right up there with the best of Italy or California.

Thanks John, that comfirms my other source. I opened a can of La Fede last evening for pizza, excellent flavor and aroma, just a tad thinner than Sclafani, sure as hell wouldn't hesitate to use either one.